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Wife and daughters of BBC journalist killed in crossbow attack

BBC journalist John Hunt is facing a family tragedy.

British police have arrested a man accused of the triple murder of a racing commentator’s wife and two of their children.

Authorities have located the suspect. Kyle Clifford26, near Enfield on July 10 following a manhunt that was launched after Carolin Jaeger61, and daughters Hannah28, and Louise25, were found fatally injured in their home in Hertfordshire, northwest of London, Sky News reported.

Aerial footage from the outlet shows police carrying Clifford on a stretcher through a cemetery.

“He is receiving medical treatment after being found with injuries,” Hertfordshire Police said in a statement. “Police did not fire any shots.”

Detective Inspector Justine Jenkins of the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Serious Crime Unit added: “Following extensive enquiries, the suspect has been located and no one else is currently being sought in connection with the investigation.”

The statement also said police “believe the victims knew the suspect.”